Lamar University Hiring for Cheer Team, Coordinator # at Beaumont, TX Full Time

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Position Title:

Cheer Team, Coordinator #441862

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Cheerleaders

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:

Responsible for the overall management, operation, and organization of the university Cheer Team Program. Reports directly into the Associate Director of Recreational Sports. Supervises the elected cheer team members in performances, community events, athletic events, and travel appearances. Is a representative for the Cheer Team in the community and with other state and national institutions.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

• Organize all open gyms, performances, community requests, and Lamar University appearances including but not limited to team fundraisers, community service, university athletic games, and competitions.
• Choreographs stunts, cheers, and band dances for all athletic games, performances, community events, and other appearances.
• Collaborate with the Band Directors, dance team members, and athletics for all athletic games and combined performances and events.
• Coordinate choreography of cheer stunts and game day routines, national routines, and other appearances with internal and external cheer coaches.
• Produce / edit music for special events performances, games, and other as needed.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements for select away athletic games, community appearances, state and local competitions, summer team camp, nationals’ competition, and other performances and events.
• Organize all recruiting events such as but not limited to clinics, workshops, and special performances on and off campus. As well as traveling to high schools and junior colleges to recruit new cheer team members.
• Design and implement the team’s physical strength and conditioning program. Explain and demonstrate use of apparatus and equipment. Ensure all physicals and insurance information is being collected and implementing proper training techniques to keep injury rates as low as possible.
• Request, prepare and manage the Cheer Team Operations and Restricted Budget. This includes selecting and ordering all uniforms, equipment and materials needed throughout the year and maintaining proper records of all transactions.
• Coordination of Cheer Team recruitment and tryouts including hiring of all local and non-local judges.
• Oversee all digital and print marketing material for all clinics, workshops, tryouts, and other Cheer Team needs.
• Observe and coach all team members during practice in the execution of stunts, cheers, band dances, and various routines to achieve proficiency.
• Advise individual team members in the skills necessary for a successful performance on the field, court, etc., as well as the classroom and work environment.
• Select, train, and monitor the team captains and veterans.
• Design and implement all policies, procedures, and risk management safety rules and regulations.
• Provide a positive learning environment for team members.
• Issue, store, and replenish all inventory, equipment, materials, supplies and uniforms.
• Maintain complete and accurate records as required (i.e. attendance forms, waivers, insurance records, receipts, deposits, accounting records, etc.)
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility/area in which the assigned activity or event is conducted.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:

At Lamar University one of the ways, we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, human services or related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in coaching/instructing/teaching cheer/tumbling at the collegiate level.
• Experience in cheer team competition training, selection & management
• Experience with athletic team performances
• Safety certification from USASF or USA Cheer
• Experience in NCA or UCA competitions

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran’s Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

$32,011 – $37,648

Posting Date:

07/27/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes